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A Learner's Manual for the Human Body (feat. Frederick Schjang)

Episode Summary

Have you ever heard of Feldenkrais? It's a method of movement that's been described as "a learner's manual for the human body." Whoa. Yeah. This week Jenn picks up the series on different types of fitness with featured guest, Frederick Schjang. Jenn asks Frederick all about what the method is, how it came to be, why we might want to try it and more. This is the form of training that allowed David Ben-Gurion (former Prime Minister of Israel) to go from bed ridden to a head stand. What's super cool is that Frederick leads us through a 5 minute Feldenkrais experience right here! Listen in and definitely let us know what you notice after the 5-minute miracle! Become a Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Want a free menu plan from Jenn? Complete this free Weight Loss Profile: https://www.tlsslim.com/bettermylifenow/weight-loss-profile/? Frederick's Website: https://www.frederickschjang.com/

Episode Notes

Have you ever heard of Feldenkrais? It's a method of movement that's been described as "a learner's manual for the human body." Whoa. Yeah. This week Jenn picks up the series on different types of fitness with featured guest, Frederick Schjang. Jenn asks Frederick all about what the method is, how it came to be, why we might want to try it and more. This is the form of training that allowed David Ben-Gurion (former Prime Minister of Israel) to go from bed ridden to a head stand. What's super cool is that Frederick leads us through a 5 minute Feldenkrais experience right here! Listen in and definitely let us know what you notice after the 5-minute miracle! 

Outline:

• Welcome back & intro today's topic
• Meet Frederick Schjang
• Frederick's story
• Frederick's first Feldenkrais class
• What is Feldenkrais?
• Why would someone choose this practice?
  • What you may be experiencing now
  • What outcomes you can expect
• When to choose one-on-one vs group experiences?
• How did Feldenkrais come up with this method?
  • Book: A Life in Movement
• How do find a Feldenkrais teacher near you
  • Choosing between practitioners
• Experience Feldenkrais LIVE for 5 minutes
• Final thoughts

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Frederick's Website

Quotes:
"It's one of the futures of fitness." – Frederick Schjang
"How do we improve the way that we function physically so that we can go through life and have a better experience living?"  – Frederick Schjang
"Live life in such a way that you are who you are in whatever you're doing."  – Frederick Schjang
"This is species wide. If you do these things, the results will occur."  – Frederick Schjang
"If you do the same thing all the time, our mind will go on automatic pilot."  – Frederick Schjang
"You are the arbiter of what's correct for you, of what works for you."  – Frederick Schjang
"It's a moving meditation." – Jenn Trepeck